US army secretary Dan Driscoll steps down after 18 months in service
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after 18 months, contributing to a broader leadership shake-up within the Pentagon. The move follows reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and comes amid a period of significant turnover in senior military roles.
Why it matters
The high rate of turnover in the Pentagon suggests a major shift in military leadership and policy direction under the current administration.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after about 18 months in the post, becoming the latest senior military official to leave the Trump administration amid a sweeping shake-up of Pentagon leadership.The White House confirmed Driscoll’s departure on Monday but gave no reason for his resignation. A US Army official said Driscoll had spoken with President Donald Trump about the state of the Army before submitting his resignation. The Wall Street Journal first reported the development.The move comes after months of reported friction between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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